For the most part, kids with Type 1 and their families are aware of how sports and exercise can help reduce blood glucose levels, often over an extended period of time. Yet with this great benefit of exercise and managing diabetes must come a few nasty downsides, like plummeting blood sugars while playing a game or exercising. Even more frustrating are episodes of hypoglycemia that occur hours after exercising, which become downright scary if they occur during the middle of the night.
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Blood glucose monitoring
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Home glucose monitoring; Self monitoring of blood glucoseWhat the risks areThere is a slight chance of infection at the puncture site. A small amount... Read more »
Blood glucose monitoring
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Blood glucose monitoring
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